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In History / High School | 2014-11-26

Which word in this sentence is a participle?

"Why do you need a new pair of running shoes?"

A. running
B. do
C. new
D. need

Asked by FeltonTraina965

Answer (2)

The participle in this sentence is: running

Answered by 0Claudia0 | 2024-06-10

The participle in the sentence "Why do you need a new pair of running shoes?" is 'running', as it describes the kind of shoes. This word functions as an adjective. The other options do not qualify as participles.
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Answered by 0Claudia0 | 2024-12-26

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